Fragrance comparison

Chapter 9 vs Kashaya

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 783 ratings analysed

Chapter 9

Aíam

5.002 votes

Rank #36,934 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kashaya

Kenzo

3.87781 votes

Rank #4,571 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashaya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chapter 9
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kashaya
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chapter 91/4

Kashaya3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kashaya
Sillage & projection: Kashaya
Value for money: Chapter 9
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kashaya

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Chapter 9Aíam

KashayaKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.87/ 5 · 781 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

781 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityKashaya

SillageKashaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerChapter 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CyclamenPeachLemon

Heart

SandalwoodApricotLilacLilySoap

Base

VanillaBenzoinMusk

Top

PeachApricotPineappleHiacynthAniseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseOrchidNarcissusCarnationOrange BlossomLilyRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Sandalwood, Apricot and Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,571

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerKashayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chapter 9 by Aíam reads as a soft, clean fruity floral with a powdery, soapy glow. Peach, apricot and lemon give the opening a gentle brightness, while lilac, lily and sandalwood keep it airy rather than juicy. As it settles, vanilla, benzoin and musk add a smooth skin-scent finish. It may suit someone who likes polis…

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Kashaya by Kenzo opens with a heavy splash of stewed peach, apricot nectar, and tart mandarin orange. Created by Sophia Grojsman in 1993, this floriental quickly settles into a thick floral heart where ylang-ylang, tuberose, and narcissus take control. The dry-down relies on resinous benzoin, warm sandalwood, and dark…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chapter 9 or Kashaya?

Kashaya takes 3 of 4 categories. Chapter 9 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Kashaya is rated 3.87/5 from 781 votes. Choose Chapter 9 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kashaya for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chapter 9 or Kashaya?

Kashaya lasts longest (Kashaya 67/100, Chapter 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chapter 9 or Kashaya?

Kashaya projects furthest (Kashaya 64/100, Chapter 9 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chapter 9 and Kashaya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Sandalwood, Apricot and Lily.

Is Chapter 9 or Kashaya better for summer or winter?

Chapter 9 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chapter 9 and Kashaya?

Chapter 9 has top notes of Cyclamen, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Apricot, Lilac and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Kashaya has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Hiacynth, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.